School Social Worker: Student Wellbeing & Inclusion

Nord Anglia International School Dublin; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a Social Worker to support students' social, emotional, behavioural, and academic wellbeing, collaborating with families, staff, and external agencies. The successful candidate will provide individual and group support, contribute to intervention planning, crisis response, and safeguarding, and help build a positive, inclusive school culture.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Social Work and have at least two years of youth-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Services, or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in youth-related social work, ideally within an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage sensitive situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group social support to students.
• Contribute to intervention planning and safeguarding matters.
• Assist with crisis response and safeguarding matters.
• Promote positive partnerships between home and school.
• Identify and address barriers to learning and support student wellbeing.
• Work with families and external agencies as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a Social Worker to support students' social, emotional, behavioural, and academic wellbeing, collaborating with families, staff, and external agencies. The successful candidate will provide individual and group support, contribute to intervention planning, crisis response, and safeguarding, and help build a positive, inclusive school culture.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Social Work and have at least two years of youth-focused